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An 85-page plan obtained through a public records request details the possibilities for Charlotte. Public documents show plenty of greenways and sidewalks on the city’s wish list of transportation projects; building and widening roads might be a challenge.
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If you’ve been following transit and transportation for a few years in Charlotte, you might be forgiven for a reflexive twinge of skepticism when it comes to grand pronouncements about the future. Big ideas seem to be ever-slipping out of sight over the horizon.
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With little progress on transit after almost five years, city staff at a City Council retreat outline "roads-first" ideas — but how different would a revised plan really be? Not very.
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Charlotte Douglas International Airport officials say the airport set its all-time passenger record with 53.4 million passengers, a 12% jump compared to 2022. Last year’s passenger count marked the largest passenger increase since 2010 — when the airport had 39.2 million passengers.
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The city of Charlotte is trying to build support for a $13.5 billion transit plan. It's been stalled since 2020.
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The DOT ordered CATS to remove all of its 100- and 200-series light-rail vehicles pulled from service, following problems with a "flat spot" on one of the train's wheels.
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Do the 2023 Charlotte municipal elections have any hints about what the future might hold for our region’s transit ambitions? Plans for the Silver Line, Red Line and more lines up to this point hinge on winning support from voters for a 1-cent sales tax referendum that would fund about half of the $13.5 billion price tag.
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After 20-plus years, Norfolk Southern railroad reverses its stance — and says it will consider selling or leasing tracks to northern Mecklenburg for commuter rail.
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The mayors from the six Mecklenburg towns, along with Mecklenburg Commissioner Leigh Altman, sent a letter to the city of Charlotte on Tuesday. They said they want more power for the Metropolitan Transit Commission.
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The private management company that operates Charlotte’s troubled bus system says it might cut service because not enough drivers are coming to work. At least 40 bus driver positions might be cut this year if attendance doesn't improve.